Spring is the perfect time to add vibrant colour to your garden, and two varieties are particularly likely to thrive if planted now.
Head of Horticulture at Hillier Garden Centres and Nurseries, Emma Fell, recommends cyclamen and primroses as excellent choices for early spring planting.
She said: "Spring is the perfect time to start adding vibrant colour to your garden with plants like cyclamen and primroses.
"Cyclamen, known for its delicate buds and pretty hues of pink, purple, and white, is a versatile choice.
Primrose flowers prefer partial shade conditions
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"Hardy varieties such as Cyclamen ‘Coum’ and Cyclamen ‘hederifolium’ are perfect for adding a splash of colour to the grey winter garden."
With proper placement and care, Cyclamen will thrive in gardens of all sizes, added Emma.
They do best when planted in shaded spots under trees, high-branched shrubs, rock gardens, or along the edges of borders.
These perennials bloom from late summer to early spring and will add swathes of colour to gardens during the colder months when other plants may be dormant.
"They also thrive in baskets and containers, making them ideal for small or unique spaces," noted Fell.
Container planting also provides flexibility to move cyclamen to optimal positions as seasons change.
She went on to note that Primroses, native British wildflowers, also come in various colours and forms.
"Whether scattered among borders or planted in pots, primroses can transform your garden into a stunning tapestry of colour," noted Emma.
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"To plant them, make sure to space them 6 to 12 inches apart and place them 4 to 6 inches deep in moist soil."
The "easy-to-grow" flowers prefer partial shade conditions and perform fantastically when planted underneath shrubs and trees.
"Water them thoroughly after planting and keep the soil moist throughout the season by adding a layer of mulch,” instructed Emma.
"To plant them, make sure to space them 6 to 12 inches apart and place them 4 to 6 inches deep in moist soil," Fell recommends.
With the right care, primroses will reward gardeners with a stunning tapestry of colour throughout the spring season, she added.
